Public Finance Analyst: Salt Lake City

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorp in Salt Lake City is now accepting applications for a Financial Analyst on our Public Finance team. You will be responsible for quantitative analysis related to structuring tax-exempt or taxable loans, leases and bonds, writing and responding to requests for proposals, processing transactional documents and administering special assessment project areas. Your position will require meeting deadlines, providing an integral step in the bond financing process, writing persuasively and seeing processes through from start to finish. This position interacts with lead relationship managers, project partners, and clients while financing projects, and may meet (in person or virtually) to document project needs and objectives that would later be translated into data charts, graphs, tables, presentations and written reports. This position prepares persuasive proposals to generate new and repeat business. Additionally, this position monitors, tracks, and presents market data for delivery to customers and use in analyses and proposals. Qualities that might predict success in this position include:

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, verbal, written, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Superb spreadsheet skills and utilization.

• Ability to clearly and succinctly express complex financial concepts both verbally and in writing.
• Superior expertise in managing multiple project-oriented tasks and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, while being team-oriented.
• Self-motivated and resourcefully solves problems.

Job Description

• Analyze financial statements and other financial documents or data of local governments to aide in the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt debt issues.
• Analyze and identify existing debt issues for refinancing opportunities.
• Structure debt issues to meet the objectives of issuing entities.
• Track municipal bond market movements to aid in sound decision making.
• Prepare other analyses and complex spreadsheet models as requested.
• Make presentations, as needed, in public meetings (e.g. school board meetings, city council meetings, etc.).
• Write persuasive proposals to prospective clients touting historic work experience, current skills and capabilities and talents which would make our team the best suited for a job.
• Process transactional documents for deal flow in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare analytical summary presentations for management, clients, and outside credit agencies.
• Track special assessment allocation, billing and collection for repayment of bonds backed by special assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in business, accounting, finance, math, English, history, public policy or related field and some experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgets, writing or other related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of financial analysis practices, principles, applications and analysis methods.
• Must have solid math and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop financial models, primarily in Excel.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly express complex financial concepts both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare oral and written reports and presentations.
• Ability to work in a heavily deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to identify, research, coordinate and resolve issues independent of others.
• Availability to travel at times within the State of Utah, and infrequently out of state.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Works effectively with co-workers and both internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products